Songtsen Cafe in Toronto

I kicked off my day at Songsten Resturant.The moment we stepped in, the freshly Jha-Bhoja and Khabsey welcomed us. Songtsen has set a new standard 4 breakfast in Parkdale.(price vs quantity )unmatched. Its not just a meal; its an experience that leaves you looking forward to the next sunrise. Highly recommend starting your day here. Cant wait to come back for more of their breakfast magic!

My new favorite Parkdale eatery, beef curry is incredible Dietary restrictions: I cant eat gluten and I still got to eat three different unique dishes Food : 5/5 |

Tsomo the waitress and Nyima the chef were amazing. Great food, service and prices!!!!

Best breakfast combo. Loved being greeted with khapse and butter tea. Made me feel like I was all cozy at someone s home :) Food was delicious, best puri we have had at any Tibetan restaurant.

Incredible food with the perfect amount of spice and good portions! Would go out of my way to dine here again. Service is excellent too!

Songtsen is my favorite go to breakfast place.. The owner is always in a good mood and greets you with a polite smile.

Authentic and delicious food! The owner, Phurpu is so kind and full of love! Parking: Seek and you shall find :)

Brk fast combo is a must and pork chilli is just too good. I often come here just for brk fast and ox tail soup.

Came across this small restaurant while walking around downtown,and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing,the spice level was just perfect and the staff was super super friendly. Definitely a must visit for some good tibetan food!

Songtsen Cafe offers an amazing experience for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Tibetan food. I tried the potato momos, which were perfectly steamed and packed with flavor absolutely delicious! I also had their thali, which included a savory beef curry, fragrant rice, fresh green vegetables, crispy papad, flavorful cauliflower curry, and hearty dal. Every dish was well-prepared and bursting with traditional flavors. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff made the meal even more enjoyable. If youre in the mood for something unique and satisfying, Songtsen Cafe is the place to go. Highly recommended!

If I was reincarnated I would want it to be as a food item in this establishment

Lovely little spot in little Tibet. Ask for the butter tea

Great food and vibes, so happy to have found this place after moving to TO

Great food, big portions

Excellent food and delicious Baklep

The best ever in town if ur into Bhutanese or Tibetan cuisine. And the plater feeds ur demand..

Great food, excellent service. A must try, especially for Parkdale locals.

Must visit if you are looking for clean and cozy environment. Their Dropa Khasa is so yummy.

love this spot! Vegetarian options: lots of veg options Food : 5/5 |

Unbeatable prices for a nutritious meal that leaves you satiated for the entire day. Why do unhealthy fast foods when you can go Songtsen for the same coin. And the atmosphere is cozy too.

Best Tibetan breakfast Toronto, and Tenzin Tsepel is the best server

The taste is amazing, good price, great portion. I love this place. I highly recommended.

Very authentic tibetan food and really good portion. Love it

Wow it s really delicious food and very fun and friendly people.

Delicious breakfast

Very delicious breakfast!

Best momos in town

Songtsen cafe is my favorite spot .The food is always delicious, the service is top-notch, and the ambiance is nice Highly recommend! Food

Vegetarian options: Veggie Noodles..(Gyathuk) Food

We had the breakfast combo here which was perfect for a heavy and filling start to the day. I struggled finishing it but I liked all the sides esp the thukpa. They are very hospitable and warm people, serving the tea for free right after we sat down. The place is clean and beautiful with pieces that remind you of home if your home is Tibet/Nepal.

Had my usual chicken chowmein as always food is great with quality and quantity highly recommend service is great

horrible beef, almost not edible :( never had such horrible meat inside momos and shabaly.. I should have stuck with the momo spot across the street.. but for the 3$ cheaper, i wanted to try this place out.. never again. Food : 1/5

The food was great. So far the best tingmo and shapta I had in a while. Would definitely recommend!

As momos are going global, Songsten takes you back to the homestyle parkdale Tibet where you can try Tingmo, three kinds of thukpa, veg thalis and Tibetan breakfast. But dont worry: the deep fried momos and chili sauce are great too.

We had hand pulled thukpa, homemade tsampa, momos, and tingmo. Beautifully prepared, scrumptious, and the kindest service!

Authentic chow mein and shapta! Best tasting chow main in the city.

Authentic Tibetan Food. The best quality and quantity of food you can find in Parkdale neighborhood for an affordable price. Friendly staff and the service is excellent.. Highly recommended.

Very bad restaurant Service food is not good also restaurant not clean and very derty

Ambiance is great, nice and clean. Popo was so welcoming. Definitely try their breakfast combo Vegetarian options: Top notch breakfast combo. Great portion of meal with reasonable price.

I have always been a big fan of their breakfast combo and even took my parent. They loved it so much . Service was outstanding .

Songtsen Restaurant is one my favorite. Fresh and delicious. Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really yummy food and at affordable prices.

Songtsen is one my favourite restaurant and offers authentic fresh food. They also offered sweet cookies and butter tea on the house which was delicious. Thank you for the great service. Definitely visiting again.

My Tibetan friend brought me to this restaurant in the area like little Tibet. Beautiful ambience. I tried Momo and it was delicious. Gonna ask her to take me there soon Food : 5/5

Whenever I feel like some authentic Tibetan food, this is my go to restaurant. A very typical Tibetan warmth and friendly staff! It isn t fancy expensive type restaurant but nice and cozy! Menu is perfectly priced, rather inexpensive for their authentic Tibetan dishes! Cheers!

Very clean and very friendly place. Food is great. Highly recommend if you want to try Tibetan cuisine.

This is one of the best Tibetan restaurants in Parkdale area. The ambience, the cleanliness and definitely the service is amazing there. This is the only restaurant I visit every time. Vegetarian options: Vegetable chowmein

The food was seasoned very well and reasonably price. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

I loveeee their food especially momo and beef shapta And not to mention, their breakfast combo. I can t wait to go again feels home away home whenever I visit there

waited half an hour for a simple order when they are not even busy. If you prepare food that slow, just dont do takeout.

Best Tibetan food in the city and you absolutely cannot beat the prices. Had their Momos, chicken chili, aloo tarka, and lo mein - all delicious

the best authentic tibetan food in toronto!

Amazing food choices!

Best thali in Canada - authentic home food - amazing flavours - healthy - ordered from here more than 20 times.

Came for lunch with my parents, the lady said we have to wait for 1 hour even though we were the only customers in the restaurant as they are busy making Kabse order , I understand it s losar( Tibetan new year ) time but if you open a restaurant they should serve their customers who wants to dine in or they should close it until they can take orders , that was a big disappointment anyways left the restaurant

I got the breakfast combo for dinner, and I loved it. Price is good and food was delicious. Full of flavour!

The go to spot for authentic Tibetan breakfast. This is where all the Tibetans go if they re in need of a hearty, satisfying meal. Portions and big and the service is very accommodating. They also serve some of the best Baklep and Puri available in Toronto for an affordable cost.

Very delicious food and milke tea.

Unique restaurant. Recommended if you want to try something new

Best food and service in whole Parkdale. Very polite and courteous to customers. Highly recommend, experience the true Tibetan hospitality and cuisine.

Great food no one in Toronto can make fried rice like they prepare it my favourite place

Great service and great Tibetan food. I had Momos, Beef fried Rice and pork chili. Vegetarian options: Yes

Amazing experience! Great cost/benefit, the staff is extremely nice and polite, and the food is delicious. I asked the gentleman at the counter what should I order, and he suggested the fried dumplings. Geez, the portion size is huge! Their hot sauce is also extremely tasty. Probably two people would be able to share it.

The food here is amazing and so are the prices!! I really enjoy eating here and the staff are so kind and friendly :) 10/10 would recommend!

a unique experience, friendly attentive service!

Delicious food, great price and very kind service

Less talk and more quality food at a reasonable price. Just the way I like.

very tasty, kind service and wide variety! excellent prices too!

Best chicken curry in town, tastes very similar to Singapore style chicken curry. Other than the taste, the quality of the chicken is excellent. A lot of other restaurants get chicken without the feathers plucked, but not this restaurant. The price is great as well. I love the chicken curry here. I had to edit my review because they have the best Chickpea curry in town as well, I fell in love wit that chickpea curry especially wit the chicken thali and the hardest part about moving to Montreal is having to let go of the chickpea and chicken combo from this restaurant

Really delicious Good staffs I really recommend Food : 5/5

One of the best taste I found in the area with very decent prices and polite hosts. I definitely recommend. Especially their Chole ( chick pea curry with Tiberius bread) Food

I stumbled across this wonderful restaurant by accident.The food was excellent and service was fantastic.Everything I tried was really tasty.

I tried the beef curry , it was the best curry I have ever taste in Toronto, it was excellent amount of spices and curry . It s fast services and amazing environment all around . Definitely going back for that delicious curry

Came here for the first time and had a delicious meal! Large portions, one serving can be eaten by 2 people! Thank you

Delicious food, would especially recommend the breakfast combo

The most delicious and affordable veg thali I ever had. There is meat options also. Rice and dal can be added again for free if you are not full and want some more. . . A must go restaurant with good veggie options

I cant say enough good things about this place. Food is awesome and prices are fair. Too bad that I cannot eat spicy food but for lots of dishes they can make mild versions! I cannot have enough blood sausage, beef tripe, baklep bread and churu from this place! I mostly order takeouts but if you dine in you are definitely going to be impressed by the aesthetics of the interior.

Very nice and authentic food many good vegetarian food.

Good quality food and their hospitality and service is awesome.

Looove the momos here! Hot sauce is super spicy too, right up my alley.

Just order some food from this place and just wow . It is so good and cant wait to go back again soon hopefully. The portion size is amazing and the quality as well. The wait didnt take long but I would recommend to order ahead of time during their busier hours.

Excellent homemade breakfast and generous quantities. I have been here many times and it s always good. Price is more than reasonable. Shablek best in Toronto. Strongly recommend!

I ordered via Uber eats hoping to get authentic Tibetan Momo s and dish s. unfortunately it turned out to be a major disappointment. The momos are the worst that I have eaten in my life . The wrapper was very think and the meat was dry and uninspiring. Other dishes, noodles, also tasted stale. It is a disgrace to the wonderful Tibetan cuisine

A very authentic Tibetan experience. The butter tea is yummy and complimentary. Enjoyed the thukpa, vegetarian cheese dish and Momos.

Everything was excellent! We tried the chicken momos, chili chicken, chicken thali, petsel ngoema - all very delicious and tasted home cooked. We re excited to try the rest of their menu.

Great authentic Tiebetan food. Definitely recommend the Thali and shabalay. Make sure you add a puri for the sauces. Super affordable and good portion sizes.

Came in at 12 pm for lunch because i heard good things about the restaurant, just to find out its not open.

Everything is wonderful

Yesterday, ordered Shabalay, but 2 peace of shabalay uncooked. I also uploaded picture how fully cooked shabalay look like. I want my money back.

The food is absolutely amazing and the service is excellent

Friendly people, really good food, and decent price for what you get!

Really tasty food for a reasonable price. Will definitely be back.

Friendly staff and great food.

Ate here for the first time today and I have to say, this place is a gem. Staff were extremely friendly and courteous, food was well-priced and delicious, and they did very well to keep the place clean and safe during COVID. I even saw them come outside and wipe the door handle with disinfectant from time to time. My order also took a little longer than normal due to them having a busy day. Totally fine by me, I dont mind waiting a little. I was told 15-20 mins but it ended up being closer to 30 mins, which is barely even noticeable. But they were so apologetic and even offered me some free drinks and a bit of extra food as an apology. Definitely didnt expect that but it just goes to show how they actually care about the customer! Food wise, everything was delicious. Ordered beef momos, a beef thali and chana masala. The hot sauce was especially good! Nice spicy kick and almost had a sambol like taste to it. Each dish had its own unique flavour and there wasnt anything that Id not consider getting again. Really good stuff. Overall, an absolute 5/5 experience and Id highly recommend this place. My only regret is not eating here sooner!

Truly a hidden gem. I love tibetan food and I must say Songtsen cafe is one of the best in parkdale.Their beef shapta is soo tasty and has a unique flavor. Generous portion sizes and definitely value for your money. The ingredients they use feels fresh and the food tastes like home. Can t wait to try all the items from their menu. Overall amazing service and top notch quality food. Highly recommend.

I get bread here all the time, there s always fresh homemade Baklep in the display case and it s fantastic. The other night I had the chilli chicken, and there was so much umami it was ridiculous, I couldn t stop eating. I ve also had the beef fried rice, and it was amazing. The people there are so kind, and I ve had many great conversations while ordering and waiting for food. There are many good Tibetan restaurants in the area, but Songsten Cafe is where I go every time.

the Gyuma and Chaylay was not tasty at all, waste of my money.

Awesome tasty, spicy Tibetan food. The pleasant customer service made the experience even better. Will definitely take out again.

Ordered the pork thukpa, chicken momos, and beef shambalay. I didnt like anything except the chicken momos. I would go back for them. I did get a 30% discount w cash.

This was my first time ordering from Songtsen, and I m relatively happy with my pickup order. I m not familiar with Tibetan foods, so I didn t know quite how spicy it would be - I order it to be mild, but it was still a bit too spicy for me (I just can t handle spice). The portion sizes were huge and the prices were super affordable. The flavours were great, but the potatoes in my soup were undercooked, so my soup ended up being a bit crunchy. I ll definitely go back to try some of their other vegetarian options.

A wonderful time, very kind staff, excellent food.

Cant beat the Shabakleb!! Please keep the Shabakleb way it is now .

Hand pulled noodles are delicious. Great vegan soup option (thentuk)

This small cafe is a must try for anyone looking out for authentic Tibetan style momos. Though there are a lot of Tibetan cafes and restaurants in Toronto, but I would highly recommend Songsten cafe because of great food and very pleasant customer service. I tried steamed veg momos which came with hot sauce and some pickled radish. I will be going back soon!

The food is good but the chilli sauce didnt taste as fresh and it tasted old.

great food and butter tea is free and great

If you want to try genuine Tibetan food, this is the spot. I understand parkdale has a couple of Tibetan restaurants but most of them are catered for im not gonna mention it, let s just a specific audience. This spot however has stuck with being a genuine spot for legit Tibetan food. It tastes very good and is very very reasonable for the amount of food you get. This Tibetan food is legit as it gets. Imagine food from Lhasa. Cheers and see you guys again.

We found this little gem on a whim while craving momos. Great little restaurant with decent prices and options. There s a nice variety for vegans too (including a veg momo of course). We ordered the thali too and thought it had decent portions. Vegan? There s a number of veg items for you.

We always come by for Sunday breakfast after soccer match. They have great Breakfast combo.(don t forget to get Butter tea) Their Shabahley( Beef fried dumplings) is best ,second to none from whole Parkdale neighbourhood restaurants. Crispy and juicy

large variety of food, clean location, nicely decorated interior, very friendly staff, and super delicious. really worth trying

Songtsen Cafe is my favorite spot for having authentic Tibetan dishes. I never missed to visit to Songtsen cafe whenever I visited James Avenue. Because their dishes are freshly cooked with original taste of typical Tibetan cuisine. The customer service is excellent and the price is a very reasonable. Tibetan veg Thenthuk (Handmade noodle) is one of my favorite dishes. I highly recommend Songtsen cafe for those who want to trying the typical Tibetan cuisine.

Good hearty food. Great value for prices

One of the best restaurant in Parkdale and I love Ox tails soup. I highly recommend and thank you so much for great food taste.

The noodle is too hard. It is not good for kids to digest. It also tastes too salty.

Great food, for the price

Excellent Food. Great service and hospitality.

Love the food and the service.. Would highly recomend this place.

Tried for the first time and it was amazing! Definitely one of the best Tibetan restaurants in Jameson Parkdale area..

Love the food and service. I would definitely comeback again

Excellent food and very friendly environment.Best thing is very inexpensive around the Parkdale.

Awesome eat and also a great place to hangout with your friends. Def going there again, try the Tibetan Noodle btw.

Food is so good, service are so amazing here highly recommendable place to go.

If you wish to have a home like food, this is the best place to give a try. I had thali, sera bhaklep, and home made noodles...they are all so so good.

The food is so delicious and inexpensive. I would come again for sure.

Place has amazing food with real taste of Tibet. I strongly recommend. OWNERS ARE LOVELY

Taste of homemade food.

Very welcoming vibe! Excellent service and definitely the food! Will for sure recommend family and friends!

The place is really fantastic, food is really amazing . Best in the town who want to grab for Tibetan food.

Good test foods

Delicious food.Simple but cost place and extremely nice owners and servers.

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Yummy phaleys !!!

Great place and even better food. Stopped in for lunch with the husband and kids today and was very impressed. Had the Beef Shabalay, Ckicken Momo, and ChickenThali. Everything was delicious and really reasonably priced. Cant wait to go back and try more

Lots of food for a great price

The veggie momos are incredible!

Grt food n grt people!

You get most part of needs for day to day usage.

Cozy authentic tibetan place. The server was nice and friendly.

Nice little diner with great decorative pieces! Complimentary tea served. Menu has a variety of choice selection

Food was so good

People working there were super friendly and the menu is great. The food is delicious and will definitely be coming back for more

As we all do, the weekly night out with the family is a very cherished and bonding moment. As the tibetan communitity is very small and you can basically count the number of authentic tibetan restaurants in both hands, I have been through all of the different experiences each of the unique restaurants have to offer. Thus by far Songtsen was the closest experience to home food, not concidering the house vibes or the people, this is going strictly off the food. Coming from a Tibetan family and with tibetan tastebuds this is authentic home style traditional tibetan food. Highly recommend for people looking to try actual tibetan food, not some fusion corny cuisine for the engi people.

Today was my third visit to this cozy Tibetan eatery. The positive reviews are all well deserved. Clean and charming interior and generous portions for the prices you are paying. Butter tea is complimentary. Today a pitcher of lemon water also appeared for our table of 3. The tripe appetizer is a fave of mine on their menu. If you order it spicy the dish is fire engine red. If you order it mild the colour is more tinged with red but still has a kick for those of us who dont eat a lot of spice. Momos are really big and come 10 to a order. Im also a fan of their curry chicken that comes with rice and their chana that comes with Tibetan bread. It was moms first visit with me today and her pick off the menu was Phingsha (a beef, potato, vermicelli and wood ear mushroom dish served up with a side of steamed rice like the curry chicken dish). Next time well remember to order the Petsel Ngoema (bok choy and mushrooms) to get our veggies in. This time it wasnt an issue as a complimentary green salad was landed on our table! Dont expect super speedy service. This is not the place to be in a rush. It is a place to get home-style Tibetan fare at really reasonable prices. Recommended!

Its a nice place. I like the chicken chili and the Pork Langba and my brother likes the blood sausage

If you love hot sauce, you must try the hot sauce here with the delicious momos!

Great Tibetan Handmade noodle and baley

Not fancy, a genuine little mom and pop Tibetan restaurant. Spicy means spicy, lots of variety on the menu. Generous servings and surprisingly inexpensive. Im here more and more often.

My new favourite local spot. Have only been once but the beef momo are unreal. Incredible flavour, inexpensive, huge and most importantly made fresh to order. Great lassi as well. Very friendly and good vibes all around. Looking forward to trying entire menu. Edit: the soups here are really great too. Absolutely massive and great flavour. The breakfast is one of the best deals in town, beats any greasy spoon style breakfast.